Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a Master's with 6+ years; or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Hands-on experience managing Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR and DFARS
  • Demonstrated expertise in RFP responses, negotiations, and contract drafting
  • Proficient in maintaining contract records and compliance documentation
  • Experienced in contract closeout processes and evaluations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working with all levels of stakeholders
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, overseeing invoices and budgets
  • Serve as the contractual expert for Project Managers, providing guidance and support
  • Lead contract start-up and closeout processes for smooth transitions
  • Assist in competitive proposal efforts, focusing on cost proposals and narratives
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships as a collaborative leader
  • Draft and negotiate various agreements including NDAs, MOUs, and contracts
  • Partner with internal teams to identify and solve complex challenges
  • Promote sound business practices that align with departmental goals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support national security initiatives
  • Engagement in a mission-critical environment
  • Professional development within an elite contracts team
  • Collaborative work culture with emphasis on strong relationships
  • Access to a wide range of contract types and complexities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a cleared and experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to join our elite Contracts team supporting some of the nation's most sensitive and high-priority programs. This is a unique opportunity to bring your contracting expertise to a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports national security. If you're a seasoned contracts professional with a passion for solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes — monitoring invoices and budgets to keep projects on track and costs in check
  • Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
  • Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
  • Contribute to competitive proposal efforts by assisting with cost proposals and narratives that position Peraton to win
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships — acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
  • Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
  • Partner closely with internal program teams to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
  • Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

 

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Hands-on experience managing Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
  • Demonstrated experience responding to RFPs, participating in proposal and pre-award review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
  • Proficiency in preparing, maintaining, and communicating contract records, reports, and documentation in compliance with corporate and contract management requirements
  • Experience executing contract closeout — including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
  • Comfortable interfacing with all levels of internal and external management and organizational stakeholders
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required
  • US Citizenship required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool
  • Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
  • Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
  • Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with minimal direction
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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